tipster

Example Sentences

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Wright said in his witness statement he spoke with John Ross, an ex-police officer sacked for misconduct, who was a "very good tipster" he took to lunch once or twice a year to maintain contact.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

The price had fallen, which, according to the tipster, was a great chance to buy the dip.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 1, 2025

One of them, Nicole Palomino, later told Morris that she had expressed concerns early on about not knowing who the anonymous tipster was.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2024

An unnamed tipster made that accusation to an APD economic crimes detective stationed at the stadium.

From Washington Times • Dec. 12, 2023

It seems an anonymous tipster just phoned in a report of a major book burglary.”

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein